Life Hacks

Have you ever stuck a phone or iPod into a empty toilet paper roll to amplify the sound? Or maybe you’ve used duct tape to open a jam jar? If you have done either of these things (or a slew of other tricks) then you’ve made use of a life hack. If you’ve never heard the term before, a life hack is just like how it sounds. It is an adaptation, which typically involves creating a new use for an old tool.

One of our favorite hacks is to construct a beach wheelchair out of PVC pipes and Balloon Wheels. This chair is one of the best ways to roll on the beach and, because it’s homemade, is highly customizable! Watch for this and other Life Hacks soon!

“Side by Side” is a wheelchair attachment that is now patent-pending. The raised handlebar-style accessory attaches to the front of the wheelchair so that a user and caregiver can travel side by side rather than front to back, allowing for easier communication and interaction. (http://www.psfk.com/2013/09/wheelchair-redesign-side-by-side.html)